Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Projectमाथिल्लो त्रिशूली-३बी जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 37 MW cascade run-of-river project in Nuwakot/Rasuwa that uses the tailrace of the existing Upper Trishuli-3A plant, developed by Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company. Delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it had reached about 58% physical progress at last reporting and is in active construction.
Installed capacity
37 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Trishuli
Gandaki basin
Location
Nuwakot
Bagmati
Expected online
2026
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2022
~58% physical progress
- 2026Planned
Expected commissioning
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 37 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Trishuli River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Nuwakot district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project is developed by Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Ltd (TJVCL) (nea subsidiary).
What is the status of the Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project is expected to be commissioned around 2026, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Trishuli-3B Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.